Uk abandons foie gras import ban amid fur trade controversy

The UK government has decided to drop a manifesto pledge to ban the import of foie gras, citing other trade deal priorities like precision crop breeding, animal welfare charities have expressed disappointment and outrage. The move comes as the country continues to allow the import of fur products, despite 97% of respondents in a recent consultation voicing opposition to the fur trade.

Animal activists criticize government for prioritizing trade over welfare

Animal welfare organizations such as the RSPCA and Humane Society UK have condemned the government's decision, accusing it of sacrificing animal welfare for economic interests. They argue that the UK's departure from the EU provides an opportunity to restrict imports of cruel products, but the government has chosen not to exercise this power.